Carlisle Connectivity ProjectsCommunication Plan

and Project Status

Carlisle Connectivity Projects: Overview

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:Communication Plan

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:Communication Plan

• Communication Plan Objective– The Borough staff will develop and execute timely and

effective communications with borough residents and

stakeholders associated with the Carlisle Connectivity

Project’s infrastructure and roadwork.

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:Communication Plan

• Key Communication Events– Start/End of each project.

– Car shows & major events at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.

– Major downtown events that attract out of town visitors.

– Changes in traffic control: lane closures, road closures,

detours, flagging.

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:Communication Plan• Communication Platforms

– Project Website w/ Background information, Day-to-day

updates, Progress Photo Galleries, FAQ, etc.

– Press Releases

– Social Media (Facebook, Nextdoor, Twitter)

– E-mail Updates to businesses, institutions, elected officials,

emergency services, etc.

– Government/Organization Outreach Meetings

– Carlisle Borough Gazette

– Public Meeting Briefings

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:Project Briefing

Carlisle Connectivity Projects: CAI Development Western & HOP Phases

• Extension of A,B,C, & D Streets • Carlisle Springs Rd Improvements

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:CAI Development

• Features– Western Phase: Extension of A,B,C, & D Streets from Fairground

Avenue to Carlisle Springs Road– HOP Phase: Carlisle Springs Road Improvements

• Cost– $ 4.4 Million (Construction)

• Schedule– Construction:

• Western Phase: November 2017 to November 2018• HOP Phase: May 2018 to May 2019

• Traffic Control– Western Phase: Not on active roadways– HOP Phase: Possible closure and detour of Carlisle Springs Road

between E Street and N. Hanover Street

Carlisle Connectivity Projects: Borough Project 1

• Realignment, signalization, & RR grade crossing modifications of Carlisle Springs Rd and N. Hanover St

• 5-point Roundabout

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:Carlisle Borough Project 1

• Features– Realignment, signalization, & RR grade crossing modifications of Carlisle

Springs Road, N. Hanover Street, & Kerrs Ave.

– 5-point Roundabout • N. Hanover Street• West and East Penn Streets• Fairground Avenue

• Total Project Budget – $ 8.6 Million

• Schedule– Pre-Construction: Ongoing thru June 2019

• Design 85% Complete• Right-of-Way 70% Complete• Utilities 40% Complete• Railroad Cord. 75% Complete

– Construction: Fall 2019 to Spring 2021

• Traffic Control– North Hanover St & Carlisle Spring Road: Traffic maintained via staged

construction– Fairground Ave and East/West Penn Streets : Traffic will be detoured

Carlisle Connectivity Projects: Borough TIGER Project

• Fairground Avenue and B Street Traffic Calming, Stormwater, and Sidewalk

• 4-point Roundabout • 3- point Roundabout

Carlisle Connectivity Projects:Carlisle Borough TIGER Project

• Features– Traffic Calming, Multi-Use Trail, Sidewalk, Stormwater Facilities on Fairground

Ave. and B Street – 4-point Roundabout

• B Street, N. College St., & Waggoners Gap Rd.– 3-point Roundabout

• B Street & Fairground Ave.

• Total Project Budget – $ 10.9 Million

• Schedule– Pre-Construction: On going thru April 2019

• Design 60% Complete• Right-of-Way 50% Complete• Utilities 50% Complete

– Construction: Late Summer 2019 to Late Summer 2020

• Traffic Control– Traffic will be detoured in phases

Carlisle Urban Storm Water Park

Carlisle Urban Storm Water Park

• Features– 2.4 Acre Stormwater management and Recreation Facilities along

Fairground Avenue between Norfolk Southern RR and D Street

• Total Project Budget – $ TBD

• Schedule– Pre-Construction (Design and Permitting): 60% Complete– Construction: TBD (See Status)

• Status– Construction on hold until after CAI Development Buildout